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Squeezable toy “Squishy Dino Meshball” — risk: microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00565/20
Summary
The rubber of the internal ball easily breaks, releasing its liquid, which contains an excessive amount of mesophilic micro-organisms (measured values: 8100 bacterial cfu/g and 310 mould cfu/g), among which opportunistic pathogens (Pseudomonas putida) often resistant to antibiotics.The leaked liquid could cause severe infections or sepsis in immunocompromised or debilitated individuals. The product does not comply…
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Product
Squeezable toy
- Name / model
- Squishy Dino Meshball
- Category
- Toys
- ‘Quetschdino’ toy made of soft pliable plastic, mimicking a dinosaur with holes, through which an internal ball can be seen. The ball consist of a red thin elastic plastic film and is filled with a red substance.
What is the risk?
- The rubber of the internal ball easily breaks, releasing its liquid, which contains an excessive amount of mesophilic micro-organisms (measured values: 8100 bacterial cfu/g and 310 mould cfu/g), among which opportunistic pathogens (Pseudomonas putida) often resistant to antibiotics.The leaked liquid could cause severe infections or sepsis in immunocompromised or debilitated individuals. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 27/03/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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